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  • Research aims to improve Travellers’ health

    Research aims to improve Travellers’ health

    Health care services have a challenge in meeting the multiple and complex needs of Traveller communities according to new research published by Northumbria University, Newcastle.

  • Northumbria honours Hong Kong civic leader

    Northumbria honours Hong Kong civic leader

    Northumbria University, Newcastle, has awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law to Mrs Carrie Yau, the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council (VTC) in recognition of her contribution to the promotion of vocational education, skills and in-company development in Hong Kong.

  • North East Universities showcase KTP Success

    North East Universities showcase KTP Success

    This November (3 -7), the first ever National KTP Week will take place across the UK with over 100 universities and businesses participating in one of the largest collaborations between the business world, and academic institutions in the UK.

  • Anti-social behaviour a consequence, rather than a cause of homelessness

    Anti-social behaviour a consequence, rather than a cause of homelessness

    Anti-social behaviours such as drug and alcohol abuse are often the consequence, rather than the cause of homelessness, according to a series of studies from Northumbria University presented at the Economic and Social Research Council's 2014 Festival of Social Science. The studies suggest that contrary to common belief, unexpected life events could lead to anyone becoming homeless.

  • Northumbria University asks the world to think differently

    Northumbria University asks the world to think differently

    Northumbria University, Newcastle is playing a central role in a four-week long international, virtual festival curated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which started on 20th October and runs through to 14th November 2014.

  • Northumbria anatomist returns to learning

    Northumbria anatomist returns to learning

    An anatomy demonstrator from Northumbria University is switching from teacher to scholar after signing up to the University’s unique new degree programme.

  • A pipeline to global success

    A pipeline to global success

    Northumbria University, Newcastle, and energy services company Penspen have been awarded the prestigious ‘Global Pipeline’ Award for an online Masters programme.

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